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SUSHI YAMA ASIAN BISTRO

10921 N MILITARY TRL · PALM BEACH GARDENS · Palm Beach County · FL 33410

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 21, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3326644
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8345901
DBPR license6020274

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#4High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. glass door reach in – cut lettuce (55F – Cooling) 2:35pm; cut tofu (53F – Cooling) both cooling since 10:45am 10 mins remaining to reach 41F Recheck 2:50pm cut lettuce (55F – Cooling) tofu (53F – Cooling) – see stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. hot line make table – dumplings (37F-53F – Cold Holding) not prepared today held under 4 hours in an overfilled container – operator split and moved to freezer. Kitchen hot line – raw chicken fillets (55F – Cold Holding) sitting on counter in ice bath operator states removed from walk in cooler 11:00 am and under 4 hours – operator moved to freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#6High Priority03D-06-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. glass door reach in – cut lettuce (55F – Cooling) 2:35pm; cut tofu (53F – Cooling) both cooling since 10:45am 10 mins remaining to reach 41F Recheck 2:50pm cut lettuce (55F – Cooling) tofu (53F – Cooling) – see stop sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale

Intermediate 3

#7Intermediate52-04-5

Intermediate – Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. Operator states and showed packages of frozen Tilapia used in place of Snapper throughout menu. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#8Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. sushi Display case – tuna (52F – Cooling) recheck 52F; salmon (46F – Cooling) recheck ; wahoo (47F – Cooling); octopus (53F – Cooling); sliced salmon (56F – Cooling); escolar (48F – Cooling) – all display case Sushi fish checked at 1:45pm operator states all cooling since 10:30am with 45 mins remaining to reach 41F. Rechecked all the above sushi fish 2:00pm – tuna (52F – Cooling) recheck 52F; salmon (46F – Cooling) recheck ; wahoo (47F – Cooling); octopus (53F – Cooling); sliced salmon (56F – Cooling); escolar (48F – Cooling) no change – operator moved the sushi fish in display to walk in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#9Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 3

#1Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of avocados on floor – operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At sushi station – operator removed from counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic21-07-4

Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 10ppm); operator corrected Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 23, 2026 12:58 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
3 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.